Chain Chomp
Chain Chomp sprite from A Link to the Past
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Chain Chomps are recurring characters in The Legend of Zelda series.[1] In Four Swords, they are actually an equipable item that can be used to defeat enemies.
A Link to the Past
In A Link to the Past, a pair of Chain Chomps can be found within Turtle Rock, the seventh dungeon in the Dark World. These Chain Chomps will have their chain attached to a stationary block while they bounce around. After bouncing a few times, they will see Link and try to charge at him. The Chain Chomp can only extend as far as its chain allows it to.
Chain Chomps can be quite damaging, doing three hearts of damage to Link, even when he is wearing the Blue Mail. The actual chain does not inflict damage and only the ball can harm Link. None of the items in Link's inventory can damage a Chain Chomp, so they cannot be defeated. Link can use the Cane of Byrna or the Magic Cape to sneak by these enemies without taking damage.
Link's Awakening
In Link's Awakening, the Chain Chomps are friendly pets owned by Madam MeowMeow in Mabe Village. She has three of them: BowWow, CiaoCiao and ChowChow.
Four Swords
Unlike its predecessors, Link can obtain the Chain Chomp as an item received only in Vaati's Palace that can be either an ally to him or an enemy to other Links in Four Swords. The Chain Chomp acts similarly to BowWow in Link's Awakening when Link is walking it. However, like most items received in Four Swords, the Chain Chomp is not a permanent item.
Four Swords Adventures
Only one Chain Chomp appears in Four Swords Adventures. This single Chain Chomp is encountered in Kakariko Village.
Gallery
Chain Chomp from A Link to the Past
References
- ↑ The Legend of Zelda: Encyclopedia, pg. 170